Winry is a name invented by the Japanese manga artist Hiromu Arakawa for Winry Rockbell, the gifted young mechanic in Fullmetal Alchemist, which began in 2001 and became one of the most beloved anime series in the United States. It has no traditional meaning and is best described as a "fan-inspired" name with the warm Win- sound of Winnie and Wren. Winry has climbed from number 2926 in 2015 to number 1524 in 2025, its best rank ever.